Late Model 1979-New Ford Mustangs
What would cause a backfire on a '67 Mercury Cougar?
Wiki User
October 25, 2004 4:18PM
the ignition timing set wronge. BAd accelerator pump in the carburetor
Related Questions
Asked in Mercury Cougar
What would cause a 1999 mercury cougar not to start and to die while driving?
probably the fuel pump?
Asked in Mercury Cougar
What would cause stuttering while accelerating in a 2002 Mercury Cougar?
The most likely cause is a dirty fuel filter that starves the
engine.
Asked in Mercury Cougar, Ford Ranger XLT, Turn Signals and Hazard Lights
What would cause the turn signals on a 1999 Mercury Cougar to not blink consistently and sometimes not at all?
I had the same problem in my 1999 Mercury Cougar, I replaced the
flasher located in the blinker assembly. It was very simple to do.
Flasher cost about $10
Asked in Mercury Cougar
What would cause the speedometer to not work and the odometer to work on a 1999 Mercury Cougar?
The gears in the speedometer are stripped. If the odometer is
working then you have input.
Asked in Catalytic Converters
Would no catalytic converter cause backfire?
Having no catalytic converter installed is illegal and can cause
a myriad of problems. Probably not a backfire though.
Asked in Power Steering
What would cause the loss of power steering on a 1995 Mercury Cougar?
* No power steering fluid in reservoir * The power steering pump
is not operating
Asked in Spark Plugs and Wires, Mercury Cougar
What would cause antifreeze to pool around a spark plug on a 1997 Mercury Cougar?
Your intake manifold probably has a crack in the water
jacket.
Asked in Mercury Cougar
What would cause the battery to not charge even when the alternator tests good on a 93 Mercury Cougar?
the battery could have a dead cell, this could cause it to not
charge. Have the battery tested to be sure.
Asked in American Cars, Chevrolet
What would cause a 2000 Chevrolet C7500 running on propane to backfire and die?
There are several things that can cause your 2000 Chevrolet to
backfire and die. The most common cause is a plugged catalytic
converter.
Asked in Mercury Cougar, Radio
What would cause the dash and radio not to operate when all the fuses are good in my 1989 mercury cougar?
cut wire between the dash and radio and fuse box.
Asked in Insurance
What is the best insurance company in Texas to insure a Mercury Cougar with?
There is no official best insurance company in Texas to insure a
Mercury Cougar. Rates would vary depending on your driving
history.
Asked in Mercury Cougar, Oil and Oil Filters, DIY Projects
Where is the oil filter on a Mercury Cougar?
What year is your cougar and also is it a V6 or a V8? This
information would be nice to
know :)
it is attached to the engine
Asked in Mercury Cougar
Is a mercury cougar front wheel drive?
no it is defently rear wheel
==================================================
That would depend on which model year , there have been rear
wheel drive
and front wheel drive versions of the Mercury Cougar
Asked in Mercury Cougar
Would a v8 4.6l Mercury Cougar xr-7 motor with a supercharger fit in a 93 Mercury Cougar xr-7 car?
yes if the other car is also a 4.6
Asked in Mercury Cougar
Is there an electrical problem in a 2000 mercury cougar that would cause it to shut down while driving?
if it was electical u would notice gauges fluctuating. cougars
have problems with the fuel filters getting clogged which would
cause hesitation and in extreme cases stalling
Asked in Oil and Oil Filters
Would adding oil treatment to a car cause it to backfire?
Backfiring is a timing issue.
Asked in Mercury Cougar
Where can one purchase a used Mercury Cougar?
Normally one would be able to purchase a used Mercury Cougar at
any General Motors dealership. Of course, you could also check the
classified section of your local newspaper.
Asked in Car Batteries, Mercury Cougar
What would cause the battery gauge in a 94 mercury cougar to go down when idleing but when you push the gas it shoots back up?
Its a sign that either your battery or alternator is starting to
fail.
Asked in Mercury Cougar
What is the Mercury Cougar Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor for?
are you sure it is not tail shaft sensor. This would be for your
speedometer
Asked in Cars & Vehicles, Mercury Cougar
Do you have a 94 mercury cougar xr7 serpentine belt diagram?
The Haynes Repair Manuals would have a diagram of the serpentine
belt on a 94 Mercury Cougar XR7. You can find the manual at your
local library, book store, or most auto parts stores.
Asked in Mercury Cougar
What would cause the low fuel light to stay lit even when tank is full and the fuel gauge to never move on a 94 mercury cougar 3.8?
your float is stuck or you have a short in the hot wire!
Asked in Ford F-250
What would cause a 1979 F-250 with a 400 to backfire?
Sounds like it's out of timing.
Asked in Planetary Science, Weight and Mass
Would you weigh more or less on mercury?
You would probably weigh less cause there is no air on
mercury.
Asked in Mercury Cougar
Why would 93 mercury cougar runs rough missing?
Need a little more information. there are a number of reasons
why your cougar would run rough. Anywhere from the mass oxygen
sensor to the idle control sensor, oxygen sensors and on and
on.